Electrical Controls Technician

Why Choose Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin paper molded fiber aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories 250 brands and over 39000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Electrical Controls Technician Grottoes VA Hiring Immediately

*Now offering 7k sign on bonus to qualified candidates* (some restrictions apply)*

Compensation: $42-$47/hour

Available Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday) *On call as needed

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• (928-NOVOLEX)

Position Summary:

The Electrical Controls Technician serves as the facilitys primary controls and automation specialist responsible for the reliability performance and continuous improvement of all control systems supporting manufacturing operations. This role requires advanced technical expertise in PLC programming industrial automation and system integration and functions as the technical escalation point for complex electrical and control-related issues. This position serves as a frontline technical authority and an extension of management exercising independent judgment on operational and personnel matters to ensure reliability efficiency and accountability of the workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all plant control systems including PLCs VFDs HMIs and industrial communication networks (e.g. Ethernet/IP).
• Participate in interviewing and selecting maintenance employees; provide recommendations that carry weight in hiring decisions
• Provide day-to-day directions and oversight to maintenance personnel on assigned shifts or projects.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on PLC-controlled equipment integrated production systems and electrical/automation failures.
• Read interpret and modify PLC programs and control logic to improve equipment reliability reduce downtime and optimize performance.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring or complex failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Act as the technical escalation point providing guidance to maintenance technicians electromechanics and production personnel.
• Support and execute capital projects and equipment upgrades including controls integration commissioning and startup validation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics control documentation PLC backups and version control.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to automation efficiency and system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering Continuous Improvement and Operations teams.
• Train coach and develop maintenance employees in electrical and controls competencies
• Promote a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement within the maintenance team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelors degree in electrical engineering Mechatronics Industrial Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 35 years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong controls/automation focus.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC troubleshooting/programming 480V electrical systems VFDs and motor control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and perform system-level diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• PLC certification (Allen-Bradley Siemens or equivalent).
• Technical degree in Electrical Mechatronics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP DeviceNet) HMI configuration and CMMS systems (e.g. SAP).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• High level of technical judgment and decision-making capability.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk bend and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment (noise heat moving equipment).

Position Distinction:

This position is a specialized technical role with responsibility for the configuration performance and reliability of plant automation systems. Unlike general maintenance roles the Electrical Controls Technician exercises independent technical judgment in modifying system behavior serves as a technical authority and escalation point and directly influences production performance safety systems and operational efficiency.

Classification:

Non-Bargaining Unit Position. This role is classified outside of the bargaining unit due to its advanced technical specialization in PLCs and automation authority to modify and control production systems independent decision-making and functional leadership in guiding technical problem resolution.

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What Youll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union) and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices including but not limited to selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race color national origin sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity religion handicap or disability genetics citizenship status service member or veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact .

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